Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician
Buckeye, AZ, 85326, USA
- Healthcare
- Internship
- family medicine
- internal medicine
- geriatrics
A Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician provides comprehensive primary healthcare services focusing on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of medical conditions, specifically for geriatric patients. The role involves patient evaluation, treatment, documentation, collaboration with healthcare disciplines, and maintaining continuous care through proper communication and record-keeping. The physician is board certified, licensed, and committed to providing culturally competent care while also participating in ongoing medical education and emergency duties as required.
Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician opportunity in Buckeye, AZ
We are seeking a Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician to join our growing team providing comprehensive primary health care services through the identification, management and/or referral of the health problems and maintenance of the patient's health by means of preventive care and health promotion.
POSITION REPONSIBILITIES
- Reports to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
- Provide accessible and available health services
- Education of and effective communication with those served concerning the diagnosis and treatment of their medical conditions, appropriate preventive measures, and use of the health care system
- Treatment that is consistent with clinical impressions and working diagnoses
- Appropriate, accurate and complete electronic medical record entries, in a timely manner
- Adequate and appropriate transfer of information for continuity of care
- Evaluate patients in a timely, courteous and professional manner
- Completes all required documentation for billing of services provided
- Promote and demonstrate good customer service to both external and internal customers
- Consult, refer, and collaborate with other disciplines involved in the delivery of total patient care
- Advise management on performance deficiencies of medical auxiliary personnel (incl. M.A.s)
- Assume the role and duties of other clinical personnel, as necessary
- Rotate call for emergencies in the evening, and on weekends and holidays as assigned
- Attend continuing medical education (CME) programs (up to 40 CME hours per year) and provide a copy of the course completion certificate to the medical staff services department. Maintain credentialing and privileging in good standing.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Graduate of an accredited medical school program
- Completion of an accredited United States Family Practice/Internal Medicine Residency program
- Board certified
- Valid Arizona medical license
- Valid DEA certificate
- Current BLS
- Demonstrated understanding of clinical methods and techniques
- Ability to meet and deal effectively with clients, associates and the general public
- Basic business English, spelling and punctuation skills
- Basic computer efficiency
- Valid AZ driver s license
- Commitment to our mission, vision, and values
- Competency in dealing with people of various cultures and social status
NONESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Three (3) years of experience in community health
- Bilingual -English/Spanish
- Electronic Health Records
Job# KSAZFMIM2329
For further details about this opportunity, please send your CV to Kim Sodt at or reach out by phone/text at .
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